A Book by the Brook – Cricket in the Thicket

Finds tongues in trees, books in running brooks,
Sermons in stones, and good in everything.
— William Shakespeare

If you like poetry about creepy-crawlies, then Cricket in the Thicket is for you! I picked it up because you know I love critter poetry, and it didn’t disappoint. Written by Carol Murray and illustrated by the divine Melissa Sweet, it was full of wonderful art not to mention words, like this about dragonflies: “A lovely wisp, awash in blue, with light and lacy wings, a mini-glider….”

How can I resist a poem entitled “Dragons Fly the Sky”? This book refers to dung beetles as sacred and even finds love for cockroaches! The writer is a kindred spirit.

If you haven’t left a link to a found poem at Poetry Is… A Sunrise there is still time. The events in Florida made me too sad and angry to write a poem in Laura Shovan’s poem a day, but I will be back. After my head stops aching, and my heart is calm again.

32 thoughts on “A Book by the Brook – Cricket in the Thicket”

Yea for a new Book Review blog! I always want to check out books recommended by Poetry Friday pals. Your dragonfly ode and accompanying photo is wonderful. Is it a haiga if a haiku with a photo? Diane knows. Thank you for sharing.

Lovely Dragonfly ode Brenda, and thanks for the review of Cricket in the Thicket,” will have to check it out, I’m a big fan of Melissa Sweet’s too! Heavy week, sending you a hug and hope to find you back at Laura’s February Poetry site soon!

Yay for this series! And I adore that Shakespeare quote. Adding it to my email signature… thank you. Reading/writing definitely helps me deal with the tough stuff… some days acceptance is closer than others. xo